Through a combination of history, sociology, and personal stories, this book tells the captivating tale of the Canadian French in New England. From their early days as fur traders and farmers to their emergence as a vital component of the region's industrial economy, this community has made a lasting impact on the cultural and economic fabric of the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.